6 Pasta dishes that the family will love

Pasta is one of my favourite ingredients to use in our meal planning, simply because there are so many options on what you can do with it and it is so quick to cook. It is not very often that we buy a pasta sauce dish either as I tend to just use up what is leftover.

I tend to make the basics such as macaroni cheese or a spicy vegetable sauce using up whatever we have leftover in the fridge. It is the perfect way to make sure nothing goes to waste and is a cheap and quick meal option that makes perfect leftovers for the next day!

Pasta dishes don’t need to be boring and it is so versatile that you can add pretty much anything to it, which is why it is so ideal for families as we all know how much hassle there is when cooking for families.

If you are looking for some inspirational pasta dishes the family will love, here are 10 to get you started:

Spicy sausage and mozzarella pasta bake – This dish is the perfect fit for our family. They love sausages and anything with mozzarella is always going to be a winner with our two! Depending on how spicy your family likes the food, you can adjust this dish to suit your needs. I also love that it can be made on a weeknight with minimal effort and fuss.
Butternut squash and mushroom lasagne – If you are looking for something a little different and meat-free, this is the one for you. Sometimes we all want a break from the norm and this take on lasagne is just that. I am a huge fan of butternut squash and this alternative version of this dish is something that we are going to try in the coming weeks.

Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta – This dish is a little different to all the others and something that we have never tried before. In our pasta dishes, we tend to stick to vegetables or even chicken at a push but I have never tried fresh seafood in there and I don’t know why?! This dish with shrimp scampi sounds and looks amazing and would give us all something completely different to try out.
Chorizo Mozzarella Pasta Bake recipe – I love chorizo, there is just something about it that makes it feel like a real treat but comforting at the same time. It is the perfect match to a pasta dish and this recipe is one that I know would be popular in our house. With all our favourite ingredients on the list, this one will be making it onto our
Chicken arrabiata with cheese – Chicken, cheese and pasta, this is a match made in heaven. I love the sound of this dish and can imagine it is up there with the top of the choices to add to a pasta dish. So simple to make but packed full of flavour.
Beetroot Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe – How about something a little different? With Summer just around the corner, this dish could make the perfect lunch box meal or maybe even side with your BBQ.
Hopefully, these recipes will have given you a few ideas and inspiration for your meals coming up but also show that you don’t need to stick to the recipes to create a tasty pasta dish. There is so much scope for you to create the perfect pasta meal for your family and pretty much anything goes as long as it is cooked with love. That is why pasta dishes are one of our go-to meals, they are simple, quick and tasty.